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As If God Was Crying Now
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As If God Was Crying Now |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas 
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...inspired by several pieces on the Houston Cronicles obituary page. jimmy Solemly we lifted her casket from the last ride she'd ever take, we carried her eighty steps, one for each year of her life, and placed it gently upon the cradle that would lower her into eternity's bed. We gathered together in a loving, mornful embrace as the minister shared his words of grace, saying things we already knew. We stood encircled by masses of flowers, plants, and other things that honored this friend of all, mother of some, grandmother to many. We spent a moment in silent prayer, clasping hands, hugging, sharing shoulders of tears. We said goodbye to this woman we loved for so many years, and a misty rain began to fall, the minister nodded, the tenders slowly lowered her down. The rain increased, and just as she touched the ground, a deluge came, water pouring, thunder roaring all around, and then, as the first handful of dirt touched the coffin's top, it all settled down into warm, gentle tears, as if God was crying now. w. james beard, jr. © December 2000 [This message has been edited by jwesley (edited 12-22-2000).] |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Oh James, *sigh* and *HuGS*. Just beautiful! Keth Religion is for people frightened about going to hell - Spirituality is for people who have been there. Anon. |
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inot2B Member Elite
since 2000-09-18
Posts 2205Arkansas |
God's tears were of joy. One of his Angels was coming home to him. |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
*sigh* so very soft and beautiful. It brought tears to my eyes. This is a beautiful dedication. Much love and Christmas hugs from me to you. Love I leave with you my friend whether it be in your life or of yet the essense of your dreams. http://path2riches.com |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Inspired is right...richly inspired and beautiful..James |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
James, this is beautiful, tender, and lovingly crafted. One I would have read for me when the time is right...thank you for sharing... Karilea If I whisper, will you listen?... I would rather be silent and write, than speak loudly and be bound. KRJ |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
There are no words to convey how beautiful this poem is to me, it reminds me of the day we had to say goodbye to my Grandma. As trite as it may sound, this moved me to tears, this is so well written with so much overflowing emotion. This is a beautiful tribute to any loved one's passing and I thank you for sharing this. It makes me smile to think that maybe God was crying for my Grandma or for anyone else who has passed away. This was a bittersweet read. Take care, Melissa The beauty of poetry gives my soul wings to fly free within dreams |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
very emotional, sad, beautiful... thank you for this read... you write well! |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Jimmy, this is utterly amazing a truly wonderful piece from you. You have such an ability that touches within the spirit, a really excellant poem from you love. You always write beautifully but this is even better than usual. One of those exquisite ones that speak to my very soft and unshielded heart. Utterly brilliant Take care kid  Mushy Take back the hope you gave,- I claim Only a memory of the same Robert Browning |
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maxtec1 Senior Member
since 2000-12-09
Posts 577Garland, Tx |
Bravo!!!! Very good writing. I loved it such heart felt work. Love and light, Richard |
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John R Member
since 2000-12-14
Posts 141Toledo OH |
Fantastic ending to a beautiful poem. A very touching piece. If a dream touches us, it exists to us as anything else that touches us. John |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
James, this is very,very excellent writing..almost factual such as an informative eulogy or newspaper announcement but at the same time the feelings of sadness, loss and love are there, especially, of course, with the ending.... |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
JWesley~ This touches the tenderest of memories. I appreciate it so much - and thank you. Lovely, just lovely. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Well all I can do is echo the feelings of all the above as you have truely penned the heart in this one and as Balladeer said...it could and would make a beautiful eulogy. Sad but wonderful write. A life with love will have some thorns, but a life without love will have no roses. author unknown |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Thanks all for your warm replies...my own grandmother - 20 years gone - lives on in this piece also. jwesley |
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Mother_Earth Senior Member
since 2000-11-20
Posts 13701/2 year Texas & 1/2 year Michigan |
This is so beautiful and I wish it had been as peaceful when my Mom of 80 years was lowered into the ground. I think I will use this memory, if I may? Happy holidays to y'all. Love and hugs, ME |
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Breathe~ Member
since 2000-02-05
Posts 315Washington... |
This is so beautiful...I somehow managed to read it through the tears... And I believe that God does cry...in joy for his child coming home to him and in sorrow for their loved ones left behind who miss them so much... Thank you so much for sharing this... I love the time and in between the calm inside me in the space where I can breathe... Sarah McLachlan |
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